Removing Paint From Tires...

[Renco5012]

Apologies if stuff like this has already been asked []

I've got some old Clod Buster tires that have paint and what looks like some sort of rubber sealant on them. I think who used this *very* old clod previously tried make it 'swim' in creeks and possibly their swimming pool, lol (I saw it in an old R/C mag once so it's possible). The rims have been taped and the holes that usually make the tires deflate when you squeeze them have been all blocked up. That's easy to fix, but for some reason there's paint on the tires. I was wondering if you can use brake fluid like I read on here for stripping the paint of car bodies, or will this ruin the rubber? [?]

Cheers []

[Twmaster]

Brake fluid should not hurt the rubber. Afterall what are the seals and flexible brake hoses made of? Rubber.

I would try the BF but keep a watch on them.

The only concern I would have is I have seen painted rubber become brittle and dryrot under the paint.

Let us know how this turns out! [8D]

[Renco5012]

quote:Originally posted by Twmaster

Brake fluid should not hurt the rubber. Afterall what are the seals and flexible brake hoses made of? Rubber.

I would try the BF but keep a watch on them.

The only concern I would have is I have seen painted rubber become brittle and dryrot under the paint.

Let us know how this turns out! [8D]

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Heh heh, duh, I never thought of that! []

Well there's really only specs of paint on them but it's in the tread and the walls of the tires. I was just concerned that it would perish the tires. I have a a WW1 with badly perished tires and it ain't a pretty sight []

Will do. Thanks a lot, T.M. [8D]

[DJTheo]

Brake hoes are made out of special rubber, there are more than 1000 kinds of what we call rubber around, but possibly the BF wouldnt hurt the tires if you dont leave them too long....

Cheers

[mr_lister999.]

There is only one way to find out...

[Twmaster]

quote:Originally posted by mr_lister999.

There is only one way to find out...

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Hehe so true MR. Lister! [:I]